Mermaids Ahoy!

Mermaids Ahoy! July was all about the mermaids! I made the tags for a swap over at the Gecko Galz Facebook Page, and the wall hanging is for my daughter. She LOVES mermaids! Head over to Gecko Galz to see the new products featuring shells and mermaids!

 Supplies:

Mermaid Tags

Background of tags - Gecko Galz La Isla Bonita Paper Pack
Mermaid Images - Gecko Galz Merry Little Mermaids Individual Sheet
Shell Images and Sentiment - Gecko Galz She Sells Sea Shells Individual Sheet
Gold Lace - stash
Gold Seam Binding - stash
Flowers - Michael's
Glitter Glue - Studio G
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Gold Eyelets - stash

Supplies:

Mermaid Wall Hanging

Wood Frame - Michael's
Blue Paint - Deco
Glitter Glue - Studio G
Image - Gecko Galz Merry Little Mermaids Individual Sheet
Twine - stash
Ribbon - May Arts
Rhinestones - Michael's
Flower - stash
Shell Charm - stash

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Christmas Tag

I have been out of it for so long from our move that I never realized that my fellow Gecko Galz design team member, Heather, started to host challenges and created her own design team to showcase her products on her blog, My Artistic Adventures! I love her products and her style! So when I realized that the current challenge would be the last until Fall, I knew I had to participate!

The theme was the 4th Day of Christmas, which could be anything as long as you had 4 of something, it was a tangible creation, using her products. Well, I only own 1 collage set:

Such a cute set. You can purchase this on Etsy HERE.

Here is a tag that I made with this set, using 4 candy canes. 

Christmas Tag

Supplies:

Paper - American Crafts

Candy Canes, Words, and Tree - Heather A. Hudson

Holly Leaves - Hobby Lobby

Flowers - stash

Glitter Glue - Studio G

Seam Binding - stash

Kraft Sticker - Target

Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy

Lace - Really Reasonable Ribbon

Rick Rack - Wright's

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Superhero Birthday Party

This year the theme for my son and daughter's birthday party was Superheros! We just moved into our house so I didn't have a lot of time to prepare, and my craft supplies and tools are still boxed up. So I had to make do with what I already had out and access to.

1st row

1) this is the mantel, with a simple banner and poster. The kids did some sticker scenes so I put them up to display.

2) Centerpieces were those plastic cups found at Wal-Mart for 99 cents, filled with paper shreds and skewers with comic words that I printed from the Internet and taped on. I plan on using some to decorate my son's room as well as in the scrapbook I put together.

3) I printed covers of vintage comic books from the Internet and cut them into a banner. I also made some comic word bubbles in MS Word that were printed and cut out. Then I used my Cricut to cut letters from card stock. Punched holes and threaded with string I had in my travel scrapbooking bag.

4) more cups from Wal-mart that I used for utensils.

2nd row

5) these are masks that I bought in the dollar section at Target last summer. 

6) covered one of the sunroom doors with twisted streamers.

7) simple goodie bags filled with stuff from the Target dollar spot. Printed superhero logos and punched out then stuck to bag.

8) my daughter sported a wonder woman shirt and tiara all day.

3rd row

9) Vanilla cake, two tiers. Ran out of red so top isn't quite what I wanted. Oh well, tasted great.

10) used a superhero placemat on front door with a comic word bubble created in MS Word that says Welcome Heroes!

11) found the idea for the suckers on Pinterest, so I cut foam into cape shapes and added superhero logos then cut masks and glued them on. The holder was a brick of foam, to which I glued black foam buildings. I also used a piece of black foam for the top, and used a pointy bamboo skewer to poke my holes for the suckers.

12) Cake table - I always like to have a well put together table, even if I cannot do much else. Covered our buffet with a yellow table cloth and reused the red table skirt from last year (save those and just use new adhesive). Then used a blue table cloth for backdrop. Added printed word bubbles with kids' names and the banner. A few twisted streamers on sides, decorate the table with plates, napkins, and other stuff. Voila!

4th row

13) my son in his mask waiting to blow out candles. Told him he couldn't have cake unless he wore his mask. He took it off immediately afterwards!

14) another mantel shot

15) napkins were double sided so I flipped some to show them off. Got these from birthday express through Amazon along with plates and Mylar balloons and a table cloth.

16) another centerpiece I used on the mantel.

It was a fun party. I think next year will be Wizard of Oz, can't wait!

I am linking this to http://decoratetocelebrate.blogspot.com/, for their Easter/Birthdays Challenge. 

Jess

Vintage Dragonfly Fairy Children Tag Swap

I received my tags from the Vintage Dragonfly Tag Swap! I was so excited to see the beautiful creations these talented ladies made. Here are my tags that went out into the world.

Thank you so much to the talented ladies! I love looking at them everyday!

1) Karla at Scetchbooks ATC's Mail Art
2) Kelli at Dreaming of Vintage
3) Lorraine at Over the Rainebeau
4) Joanne at Vintage Dragonfly
5) Michele at Something Special
6) Mercedes at All Things Pretty

There is a new swap sponsored by Vintage Dragonfly. Here are the details:

April Showers Bring May Flowers Matchbox Swap
Click here for the Flickr Group Page
Due: May 31. 2013
This will be a 1:1 partner swap.
Alter one large (250 count) matchbox in a flower/garden theme.
Fill the inside with theme related items. PLEASE make these quality items!!!!
Some ideas....
Vintage millinery
Paper flowers
Cloth flowers
Floral trims
Flower cabochons
Vintage floral jewelry pieces
And remember, gardens can include more than flowers...there are butterflies and ladybugs and gnomes and toadstools. Why some gardens even have fairies!
When you sign up for this swap please include your likes. This can be style of box, favorite colors, favorite flowers, soft or bright.
Wow your partner with a box created especially for her!
Sign up below through May 7th. Partners posted May 8th.

I am definitely participating in this one!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Fairy Tags

This month I decided to participate in a Fairy Tag Swap hosted by Vintage Dragonfly.  I used the latest images from Gecko Galz, especially the digital papers, to create 6 tags featuring child fairies.

A Mother's Love Tag

Tag Paper - Gecko Galz Butterfly Meadow Paper Pack
Mother & Daughter Image and Sentiment - Gecko Galz A Mother's Love Collage Sheet Set
Flower Images - Gecko Galz Wild About Flowers Collage Sheet Set
Wing Images - Gecko Galz Pretty Little Butterflies Collage Sheet Set
Label Image - Gecko Galz Vintage Labels Collage Sheet Set
Blue Crochet Lace - Pink Paislee
White Lace Trim - Wal-Mart
Rhinestones - Recollections
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Script Stamp - Stampin' Up
Seaming Binding Ribbon - AlphaStamps
Pop Dots
Scor-Tape
Glossy Accents

Celebrate Unique Tag

Tag Paper - Gecko Galz Butterfly Meadow Paper Pack
Mother & Daughter Image - Gecko Galz A Mother's Love Collage Sheet Set
Wing Image - Gecko Galz Butterfly Jewels
Floral Heart Image - Gecko Galz Hearts Galore Collage Sheet Set
Bingo Card Image - Gecko Galz Alter Me Collage Sheet Set
Pen - Stampin' Up
Lace Trim - Wal-Mart
Flowers and Leaves - Darice
Rhinestones - Zva Creative
Ribbon - Pink Paislee
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Scor-Tape
Glossy Accents
Aleene's Tacky Glue

Summer Feast Tag

Tag Paper - Gecko Galz Butterfly Meadow Paper Pack
Girl Image - Gecko Galz The Children's Hour Collage Sheet Set
Wings Image - Gecko Galz Ephemera Days Collage Sheet Set
Stamped Frame - Hero Arts
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Rhinestones - Zva Creative
Letter Stamps - Studio G
Ribbon - Pink Paislee
Glitter Glue - Stickles and Studio G
Pop Dots
Scor-Tape
Glossy Accents

 

Mother with Roses Tag

Tag Paper - Gecko Galz Butterfly Meadow Paper Pack
Mother & Daughter Image - Gecko Galz A Mother's Love Collage Sheet Set
Deluxe Editions Chalk for roses and wings
Rose Label - Gecko Galz Viva Le France Collage Sheet Set
Rose - Gecko Galz Bits and Pieces Collage Sheet Set
Vine Ribbon - Martha Stewart
Lace - Wal-Mart
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Pink Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Wing - Gecko Galz Bits and Pieces Collage Sheet Set
Scor-Tape
Glossy Accents

Fairy Reading Tag

Tag Paper And Banner - Gecko Galz Butterfly Meadow Paper Pack
Girl Image and Sentiment - Gecko Galz The Children's Hour Collage Sheet Set
Flowers - Gecko Galz Wild About Flowers Collage Sheet Set
Twine - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Wings - Gecko Galz Pretty Little Butterflies Collage Sheet Set
Pink Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Vintage Library Card - Retro Art Cafe
Lace - Wal-Mart
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Scor-Tape
Glossy Accents

Little Fairy Dreamer Tag

Tag Paper - Gecko Galz Butterfly Meadow Paper Pack
Girl Image - Gecko Galz The Children's Hour Collage Sheet Set
Circle Label -  Gecko Galz Bits and Pieces Collage Sheet Set
Fairy Label - Gecko Galz Vintage Labels Collage Sheet Set
Butterfly Wing -  Gecko Galz Pretty Little Butterflies Collage Sheet Set
Doily - Stash
Velvet Ribbon - Martha Stewart
Rhinestones - Zva Creative
Pink Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Butterfly -  Gecko Galz Butterfly Jewels
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Scor-Tape
Glossy Accents

Thanks for stopping by!

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess

Beautiful Girls Tag

Well, it is March 1st, which means new products from Gecko Galz!  There are some great new sheets available, just head over to take a look!

I was inspired this month by a fellow Gecko Galz Design Team member, Heather Hudson.  I love her tags and wanted to channel my inner Heather and create something a little different.  It is hard to know if you need more or less embellishment.  Heather layers everything just right, adding in so many different elements. 

For my tag, I used a tag image that was a freebie on Heather's blog, My Artistic Adventures. She makes many images for herself, selling them on Gecko Galz and in her Etsy shop.  This freebie was a quick sheet that she put together.  I used the tag image and the word "Beautiful" from it. 

Supplies:

Tag Image - Heather Hudson's Blog Freebie
Images of Girls - Gecko Galz
Pearls
Doily - Wilton
Pink Seam Binding Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Vintage circle image - Gecko Galz
Flower Image - Gecko Galz
Pink Satin Ribbon - Really Reasonable Ribbon
Pink Twine - stash
Pink Lace - stash via artJOYstuff
Ink - Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy
Scor-Tape
Word - Beautiful - Heather Hudson's Blog Freebie
Word - Girls - Gecko Galz

Happy Scrappy Savings!

Jess